Reported violent and property crime, police reporting coverage, and Massachusetts public-safety context.
Reported violent-crime rate317.9 per 100k2024 · #27 of 50 · highest first
Reported property-crime rate1,126.9 per 100k2024 · #47 of 50 · highest first
Police population reporting coverage99.7%2024 · #14 of 50 · highest first
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Massachusetts · 2024: 317.9 per 100k · Rank #27 of 50, highest first · U.S. benchmark: Not available
FactVote sums the 12 monthly state offense rates returned by the FBI Crime Data Explorer for each calendar year. The accompanying coverage value is the mean of the 12 monthly population-coverage percentages returned with the same query. These are crimes reported to law enforcement, not all crimes that occurred. Massachusetts' average monthly population coverage remained at or above 97.7% throughout this series, but coverage still varies and does not equal complete statewide reporting. Reporting systems, agency participation, and later revisions can change the published series. Annual observations use December 31; monthly observations use the first of the month. Lines connect consecutive readings and do not supply values between them. Missing observations break the lines.
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Massachusetts · state comparison
Reported crime over time
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Massachusetts · 2024317.9 per 100k
Massachusetts rank#27among all 50 states
U.S. benchmarkNot availableSame measure and period when published
#1 is the highest value. Ties share a rank and leave gaps. D.C. and territories are excluded. Rank describes the measured value; it is not an overall score of the state.
Reported violent-crime rate
FactVote sums the 12 monthly state offense rates returned by the FBI Crime Data Explorer for each calendar year. The accompanying coverage value is the mean of the 12 monthly population-coverage percentages returned with the same query.
These are crimes reported to law enforcement, not all crimes that occurred. Massachusetts' average monthly population coverage remained at or above 97.7% throughout this series, but coverage still varies and does not equal complete statewide reporting. Reporting systems, agency participation, and later revisions can change the published series.
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Massachusetts Reported violent-crime rate history
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2015
389.2 per 100k
2016
379.8 per 100k
2017
358.2 per 100k
2018
341.5 per 100k
2019
330 per 100k
2020
311.8 per 100k
2021
302.4 per 100k
2022
325.7 per 100k
2023
327.3 per 100k
2024
317.9 per 100k
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Lower value · 102.6 per 100kHigher value · 744.7 per 100kStriped: unavailable
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Massachusetts · 317.9 per 100k2024 · Rank #27 of 50, highest firstSelected state
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Compare Massachusetts with every state · 50 ranked
Reported violent-crime rate · 2024 · highest value ranked #1
Rank
State
Value
Comparison notes
#1
New Mexico
744.7 per 100k
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#2
Alaska
731.9 per 100k
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#3
Tennessee
604.3 per 100k
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#4
Arkansas
589.6 per 100k
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#5*
Louisiana
504.5 per 100k
82.0% population coverage; below the 90% threshold.
#6
Colorado
486.8 per 100k
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#7
California
478.4 per 100k
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#8
Kansas
474.7 per 100k
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#9
Missouri
472.7 per 100k
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#10
Michigan
442.6 per 100k
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#11
South Carolina
440.8 per 100k
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#12
Arizona
433 per 100k
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#13
Oklahoma
429.3 per 100k
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#14
Montana
428 per 100k
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#15
Maryland
425.9 per 100k
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#16
Nevada
408.6 per 100k
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#17
Texas
397.8 per 100k
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#18
New York
392.2 per 100k
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#19
North Carolina
382.9 per 100k
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#20
Alabama
380.8 per 100k
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#21
Delaware
368.4 per 100k
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#22*
South Dakota
356.9 per 100k
89.6% population coverage; below the 90% threshold.
#23*
Indiana
349.2 per 100k
87.2% population coverage; below the 90% threshold.
#24
Oregon
341.1 per 100k
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#25
Washington
331.8 per 100k
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#26
Georgia
328 per 100k
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#27
Massachusetts · your comparison
317.9 per 100k
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#28
Ohio
311.9 per 100k
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#29
Illinois
294.5 per 100k
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#30
Wisconsin
287.6 per 100k
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#31
West Virginia
263.8 per 100k
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#32*
Florida
262 per 100k
81.0% population coverage; below the 90% threshold.
#33
Minnesota
259.4 per 100k
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#34
North Dakota
258 per 100k
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#35
Pennsylvania
251.3 per 100k
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#36
Iowa
247.2 per 100k
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#37
Utah
237.8 per 100k
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#38
Idaho
236.6 per 100k
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#39
Hawaii
230.3 per 100k
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#40
Vermont
227.1 per 100k
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#41
Kentucky
226.7 per 100k
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#42
Nebraska
224.6 per 100k
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#43
Virginia
223.7 per 100k
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#44
New Jersey
221.9 per 100k
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#45*
Mississippi
219.6 per 100k
65.1% population coverage; below the 90% threshold.
#46*
Wyoming
212.5 per 100k
89.9% population coverage; below the 90% threshold.
#47
Rhode Island
154.9 per 100k
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#48
Connecticut
139.2 per 100k
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#49
New Hampshire
112.3 per 100k
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#50
Maine
102.6 per 100k
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Violent offenses reported to law enforcement per 100,000 residents in participating jurisdictions.
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Method and limitations
FactVote sums the 12 monthly state offense rates returned by the FBI Crime Data Explorer for each calendar year. The accompanying coverage value is the mean of the 12 monthly population-coverage percentages returned with the same query.
These are crimes reported to law enforcement, not all crimes that occurred.
Massachusetts' average monthly population coverage remained at or above 97.7% throughout this series, but coverage still varies and does not equal complete statewide reporting.
Reporting systems, agency participation, and later revisions can change the published series.
Average monthly population coverage in 2024 was 99.7%; this is not complete statewide reporting.
Property offenses reported to law enforcement per 100,000 residents in participating jurisdictions.
This source snapshot keeps its own definition and period. A rank shown elsewhere applies only to that comparison’s measure and period.
Method and limitations
FactVote sums the 12 monthly state offense rates returned by the FBI Crime Data Explorer for each calendar year. The accompanying coverage value is the mean of the 12 monthly population-coverage percentages returned with the same query.
These are crimes reported to law enforcement, not all crimes that occurred.
Massachusetts' average monthly population coverage remained at or above 97.7% throughout this series, but coverage still varies and does not equal complete statewide reporting.
Reporting systems, agency participation, and later revisions can change the published series.
Average monthly population coverage in 2024 was 99.7%; this is not complete statewide reporting.
Firearm deaths include suicide, homicide, and other intents. Mortality is separate from reported crime.
Massachusetts · 2024287
Massachusetts rank#36among all 50 states
U.S. benchmarkNot availableSame measure and period when published
#1 is the highest value. Ties share a rank and leave gaps. D.C. and territories are excluded. Rank describes the measured value; it is not an overall score of the state.
Firearm deaths
Deaths with firearm injury recorded as the cause, all intents.
Counts reflect population size. They do not measure shootings, crimes, or the effect of a policy.
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Lower value · 55Higher value · 4,389Striped: unavailable
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Massachusetts · 2872024 · Rank #36 of 50, highest firstSelected state
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Compare Massachusetts with every state · 50 ranked
Firearm deaths · 2024 · highest value ranked #1
Rank
State
Value
Comparison notes
#1
Texas
4,389
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#2
Florida
3,191
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#3
California
2,853
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#4
Georgia
1,985
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#5
North Carolina
1,835
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#6
Ohio
1,745
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#7
Pennsylvania
1,624
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#8
Illinois
1,563
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#9
Tennessee
1,448
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#10
Arizona
1,331
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#11
Missouri
1,234
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#12
Michigan
1,228
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#13
Alabama
1,212
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#14
Indiana
1,196
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#15
Virginia
1,153
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#16
South Carolina
1,064
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#17
Louisiana
1,031
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#18
Colorado
961
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#19
Washington
915
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#20
New York
896
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#21
Kentucky
870
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#22
Mississippi
810
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#23
Oklahoma
794
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#24
Wisconsin
735
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#25
Maryland
716
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#26
Oregon
663
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#27
Arkansas
638
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#28
Minnesota
582
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#28
Nevada
582
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#30
New Mexico
563
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#31
Utah
454
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#32
Kansas
446
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#33
New Jersey
393
—
#34
Iowa
389
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#35
Idaho
331
—
#36
Massachusetts · your comparison
287
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#37
West Virginia
281
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#38
Montana
247
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#39
Connecticut
224
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#40
Nebraska
218
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#41
Alaska
182
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#42
Maine
181
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#43
South Dakota
159
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#44
New Hampshire
152
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#45
Wyoming
143
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#46
Delaware
123
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#47
North Dakota
95
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#48
Vermont
76
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#49
Hawaii
56
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#50
Rhode Island
55
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248 of 248 reviewed Massachusetts actions · newest first
Jun 17, 2026 · H.2604 · An Act to ensure access to medical parole · IntroducedMassachusetts Legislature · H.2604
An Act to ensure access to medical parole
Jun 17, 2026 · Introduced
Rep. Mindy Domb · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
By Representative Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2604) of Mindy Domb relative to access to medical parole. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
The latest official Massachusetts General Court record shows this action on June 17, 2026: Reporting date extended to Friday, July 31, 2026.
Why this record is included
The official record addresses admission, sentencing, sentence credits, release, or parole relevant to Massachusetts DOC legal jurisdiction. The fact excludes county-only populations and does not measure prison services or physical placement. No effect on the displayed snapshot is established.
Retained Massachusetts evidence context: MA DOC jurisdiction population. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
By Representative Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2604) of Mindy Domb relative to access to medical parole. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Inspect this action on the timeline ↑May 14, 2026 · S.1282 · An Act relative to repeat violent firearm offenders · Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and MeansMassachusetts Legislature · S.1282
An Act relative to repeat violent firearm offenders
May 14, 2026 · Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
Sen. John Velis · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1282) of John C. Velis and Adam Gomez for legislation relative to repeat violent firearm offenders. The Judiciary.
The latest official Massachusetts General Court record shows this action on May 14, 2026: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means.
Why this record is included
The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Massachusetts's firearm mortality rate.
Retained Massachusetts evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1282) of John C. Velis and Adam Gomez for legislation relative to repeat violent firearm offenders. The Judiciary.
Inspect this action on the timeline ↑Apr 23, 2026 · H.2598 · An Act relative to accurate firearms records · Did not passMassachusetts Legislature · H.2598
An Act relative to accurate firearms records
Apr 23, 2026 · Did not pass
Rep. David DeCoste · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2598) of David F. DeCoste and Mackenzie Slocumb relative to firearms records. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
The official Massachusetts General Court record lists this final action on April 23, 2026: Accompanied a study order, see H5322 (under House Rule 27). The measure was not enacted in that General Court.
Why this record is included
The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Massachusetts's firearm mortality rate.
Retained Massachusetts evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2598) of David F. DeCoste and Mackenzie Slocumb relative to firearms records. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Inspect this action on the timeline ↑Apr 23, 2026 · H.2643 · An Act relative to freedom to purchase lawful goods · Did not passMassachusetts Legislature · H.2643
An Act relative to freedom to purchase lawful goods
Apr 23, 2026 · Did not pass
Rep. Steven Howitt · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2643) of Steven S. Howitt for legislation to further define assault-style firearms and to repeal the special legislative commission on firearm data. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
The official Massachusetts General Court record lists this final action on April 23, 2026: Accompanied a study order, see H5322 (under House Rule 27). The measure was not enacted in that General Court.
Why this record is included
The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Massachusetts's firearm mortality rate.
Retained Massachusetts evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2643) of Steven S. Howitt for legislation to further define assault-style firearms and to repeal the special legislative commission on firearm data. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Inspect this action on the timeline ↑Apr 23, 2026 · H.2642 · An Act clarifying certain civil rights restrictions · Did not passMassachusetts Legislature · H.2642
An Act clarifying certain civil rights restrictions
Apr 23, 2026 · Did not pass
Rep. Steven Howitt · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2642) of Steven S. Howitt relative to copy or duplicate of firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
The official Massachusetts General Court record lists this final action on April 23, 2026: Accompanied a study order, see H5322 (under House Rule 27). The measure was not enacted in that General Court.
Why this record is included
The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Massachusetts's firearm mortality rate.
Retained Massachusetts evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2642) of Steven S. Howitt relative to copy or duplicate of firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Inspect this action on the timeline ↑Apr 23, 2026 · H.2695 · An Act relative to creating a voluntary do-not-sell list · Did not passMassachusetts Legislature · H.2695
An Act relative to creating a voluntary do-not-sell list
Apr 23, 2026 · Did not pass
Rep. Lindsay Sabadosa · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2695) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa relative to a voluntary do-not-sell list for firearms purchases. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
The official Massachusetts General Court record lists this final action on April 23, 2026: Accompanied a study order, see H5322 (under House Rule 27). The measure was not enacted in that General Court.
Why this record is included
The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Massachusetts's firearm mortality rate.
Retained Massachusetts evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2695) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa relative to a voluntary do-not-sell list for firearms purchases. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Records come from published fact relationships or reviewed topic records with official supporting evidence and verified Massachusetts officeholder attribution. Historical executive officials require evidence tied to the action date and are excluded from incumbent proposals. Inclusion follows an explicit topic review, a related state fact, or the action’s title and supporting evidence. Explicit topic reviews take priority; repeated actions use the most recent explicit review for this topic. Duplicate actions attached to several facts appear once. This topic match is not a new finding that an action caused a result, and the reviewed collection is selective. Collection reviewed Sep 4, 2026.
What candidates are saying
Explore statements about crime, victimization, policing and criminal justice from FactVote’s Massachusetts candidate profiles. Compare candidates within each recorded race, with each person’s matching statements kept together. These are candidate and campaign statements, not verified outcomes.
16 statements from 7 candidates
2026 Massachusetts U.S. House — District 1 General Election
1 candidate with matching statements · 4 statements
Pass the Justice in Policing Act to ban chokeholds and drug-case no-knock warrants, end qualified immunity, create a misconduct registry, and prohibit discriminatory profiling.
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Source topic or question: Racial Justice
Candidate campaign source
Pass the Justice in Policing Act to ban chokeholds and drug-case no-knock warrants, end qualified immunity, create a misconduct registry, and prohibit discriminatory profiling.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 23, 2026
Create a Select Committee on Gun Violence. In Congress, Lori will advocate for creating a committee that helps investigate solutions to curb violence and also bring people together to create sensible solutions.
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Source topic or question: Candidate statement
Candidate campaign source
Create a Select Committee on Gun Violence. In Congress, Lori will advocate for creating a committee that helps investigate solutions to curb violence and also bring people together to create sensible solutions.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 15, 2026
Confront violence against women. Lori believes that we have a moral imperative to ensure that victims of domestic violence and assault have equitable access to the channels they need to seek justice and heal. One in five women in America is sexually assaulted while in college and twenty-two percent …
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Source topic or question: Women’s Rights & Opportunity
Candidate campaign source
Confront violence against women. Lori believes that we have a moral imperative to ensure that victims of domestic violence and assault have equitable access to the channels they need to seek justice and heal. One in five women in America is sexually assaulted while in college and twenty-two percent of women experience violence by a partner during their lifetime. Lori will help close loopholes that allow domestic abusers, both physically and emotionally, to buy a gun and also break down the barriers that exist to seek legal remedy in sexual assault and domestic violence cases.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 15, 2026
Increase Funding for Support Programs: Too often, humanity gets lost in the discussion around sexual assault. Perpetrators should absolutely be dismissed, and managers held accountable for any harassment that happens under their supervision. These steps, while necessary, do not help victims recover …
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Source topic or question: Women’s Rights & Opportunity
Candidate campaign source
Increase Funding for Support Programs: Too often, humanity gets lost in the discussion around sexual assault. Perpetrators should absolutely be dismissed, and managers held accountable for any harassment that happens under their supervision. These steps, while necessary, do not help victims recover from the psychological and physical trauma of assault.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 15, 2026
Too many Americans live in fear of gun violence. Democrats have proposed commonsense reforms to promote public safety and keep guns out of the hands of dangerous people. We’ll keep fighting against the gun lobby and their attempts to block these measures that a majority of Americans support.
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Source topic or question: Justice & Equity
Candidate campaign source
Too many Americans live in fear of gun violence. Democrats have proposed commonsense reforms to promote public safety and keep guns out of the hands of dangerous people. We’ll keep fighting against the gun lobby and their attempts to block these measures that a majority of Americans support.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 15, 2026
This section matches specific crime, victimization, policing and criminal justice terms in retained, attributed source text from published Massachusetts candidate profiles. A profile heading or biography alone does not qualify. The Florida geography is fixed; saved state preferences cannot change these results. A mention can concern a community or group rather than Florida’s statewide measure.
Matching is automatic and does not establish a candidate’s stance, the accuracy of a claim, or an effect on the measured result. Results are grouped by recorded race, then by candidate name. Within each candidate, the matching issue mentions appear first. Only candidates with matching retained statements are shown; this is not a complete race roster. Repeated identical text for the same candidate is shown once. Coverage follows the existing state profiles and is not a complete record of all candidates or everything they have said. Review dates are not statement dates.
Massachusetts incumbents
What incumbents are proposing
Explore reviewed bills sponsored by current Massachusetts legislators and Massachusetts’s congressional delegation, plus retained proposals from Massachusetts’s governor and agencies. Each record keeps its latest recorded status and official evidence.
246 matching sponsorships or proposals · 61 Massachusetts incumbents. These filters apply only to this section.
Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell
Attorney General of Massachusetts · D–MA
1 proposalView proposals from Attorney General Andrea Joy CampbellMassachusetts agencies · Proposed action
AG Campbell Urges The ATF To Expand Background Checks And Reduce Illegal Gun Trafficking
Dec 8, 2023 · Proposed action
Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell · Issued
FactVote reviewed summary
AG Campbell’s New Gun Violence Prevention Unit co-leads coalition of 21 attorneys general in support of proposed ATF rule that would broaden firearms sales license requirements and expand background check requirements for buyers
The official Massachusetts Attorney General record documents this action on December 8, 2023.
Why this record is included
The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Massachusetts's firearm mortality rate.
Retained Massachusetts evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
AG Campbell Urges The ATF To Expand Background Checks And Reduce Illegal Gun Trafficking AG Campbell’s New Gun Violence Prevention Unit co-leads coalition of 21 attorneys general in support of proposed ATF rule that would broaden firearms sales license requirements and expand background check requirements for buyers
U.S. representative for Massachusetts, District 7 · D–MA
1 proposalView proposals from Rep. Ayanna PressleyU.S. Congress · Massachusetts delegation · H.R.4111
MASS Act
Jun 24, 2025 · Introduced
Rep. Ayanna Pressley · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
provide grants to States to encourage the implementation and maintenance of firearms licensing requirements, and for other purposes
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Why this record is included
The official record directly regulates firearms or addresses shootings, firearm safety, trafficking, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Massachusetts's firearm mortality rate.
Retained Massachusetts evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
provide grants to States to encourage the implementation and maintenance of firearms licensing requirements, and for other purposes
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 20th Middlesex · R–MA
1 proposalView proposals from Rep. Bradley JonesMassachusetts Legislature · H.3340
An Act establishing mandatory post release supervision in the Commonwealth
Nov 12, 2020 · Did not pass
Rep. Bradley Jones · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3340) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to mandatory post incarceration release supervision. The Judiciary.
The official Massachusetts General Court record lists this final action on November 12, 2020: Accompanied a study order, see H5081. The measure was not enacted in that General Court.
Why this record is included
The official record addresses admission, sentencing, sentence credits, release, or parole relevant to Massachusetts DOC legal jurisdiction. The fact excludes county-only populations and does not measure prison services or physical placement. No effect on the displayed snapshot is established.
Retained Massachusetts evidence context: MA DOC jurisdiction population. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3340) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to mandatory post incarceration release supervision. The Judiciary.
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 12th Suffolk · D–MA
1 proposalView proposals from Rep. Brandy Fluker-ReidMassachusetts Legislature · H.2608
An Act relative to human rights and improved outcomes for incarcerated people
Jan 27, 2026 · Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
Rep. Brandy Fluker-Reid · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
By Representative Fluker-Reid of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2608) of Brandy Fluker-Reid and others for legislation to maximize out-of-cell time and opportunities for incarcerated people to attend education, training, employment, and other programs. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
The latest official Massachusetts General Court record shows this action on January 27, 2026: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means.
Why this record is included
The bill expands access to programming that earns good-conduct sentence deductions and, in the later versions, parole-related planning. Those provisions concern the time people remain under DOC jurisdiction. It does not establish an effect on the displayed population snapshot.
Retained Massachusetts evidence context: MA DOC jurisdiction population. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
By Representative Fluker-Reid of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2608) of Brandy Fluker-Reid and others for legislation to maximize out-of-cell time and opportunities for incarcerated people to attend education, training, employment, and other programs. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 1st Norfolk · D–MA
1 proposalView proposals from Rep. Bruce AyersMassachusetts Legislature · H.1459
An Act amending MGL Chapter 127 Section 119A
Jun 9, 2022 · Did not pass
Rep. Bruce Ayers · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1459) of Bruce J. Ayers and others relative to medical parole due to a terminal illness or permanent incapacitation. The Judiciary.
The official Massachusetts General Court record lists this final action on June 9, 2022: Accompanied a study order, see H4844. The measure was not enacted in that General Court.
Why this record is included
The official record addresses admission, sentencing, sentence credits, release, or parole relevant to Massachusetts DOC legal jurisdiction. The fact excludes county-only populations and does not measure prison services or physical placement. No effect on the displayed snapshot is established.
Retained Massachusetts evidence context: MA DOC jurisdiction population. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1459) of Bruce J. Ayers and others relative to medical parole due to a terminal illness or permanent incapacitation. The Judiciary.
Massachusetts House of Representatives, 11th Hampden · D–MA
4 proposalsView proposals from Rep. Bud WilliamsMassachusetts Legislature · H.2047
An Act eliminating mandatory minimum sentences related to drug offenses
Mar 26, 2026 · Did not pass
Rep. Bud Williams · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
By Representative Williams of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2047) of Bud L. Williams relative to eliminating mandatory minimum sentences related to drug offenses. The Judiciary.
The official Massachusetts General Court record lists this final action on March 26, 2026: Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27). The measure was not enacted in that General Court.
Why this record is included
The official record addresses admission, sentencing, sentence credits, release, or parole relevant to Massachusetts DOC legal jurisdiction. The fact excludes county-only populations and does not measure prison services or physical placement. No effect on the displayed snapshot is established.
Retained Massachusetts evidence context: MA DOC jurisdiction population. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
By Representative Williams of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2047) of Bud L. Williams relative to eliminating mandatory minimum sentences related to drug offenses. The Judiciary.
An Act eliminating mandatory minimum sentences related to drug offenses
Jun 5, 2024 · Did not pass
Rep. Bud Williams · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
By Representative Williams of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1818) of Bud L. Williams relative to eliminating mandatory minimum sentences related to drug offenses. The Judiciary.
The official Massachusetts General Court record lists this final action on June 5, 2024: Accompanied a study order, see H4517. The measure was not enacted in that General Court.
Why this record is included
The official record addresses admission, sentencing, sentence credits, release, or parole relevant to Massachusetts DOC legal jurisdiction. The fact excludes county-only populations and does not measure prison services or physical placement. No effect on the displayed snapshot is established.
Retained Massachusetts evidence context: MA DOC jurisdiction population. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
By Representative Williams of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1818) of Bud L. Williams relative to eliminating mandatory minimum sentences related to drug offenses. The Judiciary.
An Act eliminating mandatory minimum sentences related to drug offenses
Jun 9, 2022 · Did not pass
Rep. Bud Williams · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
By Mr. Williams of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1928) of Bud L. Williams and Tami L. Gouveia relative to eliminating mandatory minimum sentences related to drug offenses. The Judiciary.
The official Massachusetts General Court record lists this final action on June 9, 2022: Accompanied a study order, see H4844. The measure was not enacted in that General Court.
Why this record is included
The official record addresses admission, sentencing, sentence credits, release, or parole relevant to Massachusetts DOC legal jurisdiction. The fact excludes county-only populations and does not measure prison services or physical placement. No effect on the displayed snapshot is established.
Retained Massachusetts evidence context: MA DOC jurisdiction population. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
By Mr. Williams of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1928) of Bud L. Williams and Tami L. Gouveia relative to eliminating mandatory minimum sentences related to drug offenses. The Judiciary.
An Act eliminating mandatory minimum sentences related to drug offenses
Nov 12, 2020 · Did not pass
Rep. Bud Williams · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
By Mr. Williams of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1583) of Bud L. Williams and others relative to eliminating mandatory minimum sentences related to drug offenses. The Judiciary.
The official Massachusetts General Court record lists this final action on November 12, 2020: Accompanied a study order, see H5081. The measure was not enacted in that General Court.
Why this record is included
The official record addresses admission, sentencing, sentence credits, release, or parole relevant to Massachusetts DOC legal jurisdiction. The fact excludes county-only populations and does not measure prison services or physical placement. No effect on the displayed snapshot is established.
Retained Massachusetts evidence context: MA DOC jurisdiction population. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
By Mr. Williams of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1583) of Bud L. Williams and others relative to eliminating mandatory minimum sentences related to drug offenses. The Judiciary.
Only current Massachusetts officeholders retained in the reviewed collection qualify. Bills require a recorded primary sponsorship; cosponsors and signing officials are excluded from sponsorship counts. An official introducer recorded as acting by request is labeled “Introduced by request”; that procedural role does not establish personal policy endorsement. Governor and agency records qualify when recorded as proposed. A separately verified governor transmittal can also establish an original proposal whose latest status reflects its later outcome. Signing an enacted law alone does not establish a proposal. A record appearing under several facts is counted once per officeholder. A bill with multiple primary sponsors appears under each recorded sponsor.
Enacted bills, adopted resolutions and unsuccessful measures remain visible as proposal history. Passing one chamber is not enactment. These counts do not measure effectiveness or prove that an action changed a Massachusetts statistic. Collection reviewed Sep 4, 2026.
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